CARBINE, Martini Henry, artillery, British
W1970.175
The bore is rifled,and the barrel shape is round, fore sights are blade [barley corn] and the rear sights are folding leaf. The calibre is .577/450 and the charge/projectile is blackpowder/ lead cartridge. The ignition is centre fire and the action is lever, single shot
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.175 |
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| Accession Date: | 7 Dec 1961 |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 955mm |
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| length | 540mm | barrel |
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